Recalls and Alerts: December 4 – 6, 2017

Here is today’s list of food safety recalls, product withdrawals, allergy alerts and miscellaneous compliance issues. The live links will take you directly to the official recall notices and company news releases that contain detailed information for each recall and alert.

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United States

Allergy Alert: Creative Contract Packaging LLC recalls HERB-OX® Beef Flavor Granulated Bouillon (4-oz. jars; Best before SEPT 2020 and OCT 2020) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: Heartland Creamery recalls Cranberry Pecan and Cranberry Orange Goat Cheeses (4 oz. pkgs) due to undeclared pecans.

Food Safety Recall: The Kroger Company recalls Comforts FOR BABY Purified Water with Fluoride Added (1 gal/3.78L; Sell by dates from 4/26/2018 to 10/10/2018; Plant code 51-4140; UPC 0 41260 37597 2) due to complaints of mold contamination in the product. The recalled products were distributed to Kroger stores, including Food 4 Less, Jay C, Jay C Food Plus, Kroger, Kroger Marketplace, Owen’s, Payless Super Market, and Ruler stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia.

Food Safety Recall: Tribe Mediterranean Foods Inc. recalls Roasted Red Pepper Hummus (Lot #72975505B 1423; Expiry Dec 23; UPC 78902-41135) and Tomato Pesto Swirl Hummus (Lot #72975505A 0924; Expiry Dec 23; UPC 78902-41153) due to mold contamination.

Canada

Outbreak Alert (Update): An outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections linked to frozen raw breaded chicken products has grown to 22 confirmed cases. Outbreak-related cases have been confirmed in six provinces: British Columbia (1), Alberta (1), Ontario (12), Quebec (3), New Brunswick (3), and Nova Scotia (2)

Food Safety Recall: Concord Sales Ltd. recalls Anthon Berg Sweet Moments Marzipan Bar Mini (165g; All Best before dates up to and including 09-10-2018; UPC 0 74540 90603 0) due to pieces of plastic. The recalled product was supplied to retailers in Ontario.

Europe

Outbreak Alert/Food Safety Recall (France): The Department of Health reports an outbreak of Samonella agona infections affecting 20 children aged 6 months or less in 8 different regions of France. Twelve production lots of infant formula have been recalled by Lactalis in connection with this outbreak. Please refer to the news release for complete details.

Allergy Alert (Germany): Action Deutschland GmbH recalls Montevergine Nougat-Riegel mit Erdnüssen/Montevergine nougat bar with peanuts (80g in Christmas packaging; All expiration dates up to and including 01.09.2018) due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Big Al’s Chicken Goujons (400g; Best before end December 2018) recalled due to undeclared milk and mustard.

Allergy Alert (Ireland): Big Al’s Chicken Chunks and Chicken Dippers (various batches) recalled due to undeclared mustard. Please refer to the recall notice for a detailed list of affected products.

Allergy Alert (Luxembourg): Montevergine Nougat bars (80g; Best before 01.09.2018; Product of Brazil) recalled due to undeclared egg.

Allergy Alert (UK): Kepak Frozen Division recalls three varieties of its Big AL’s chicken products due to undeclared mustard and milk. Please refer to the recall notice for additional details on the affected products.

Food Safety Recall (France): Suzi Wan brand Crème de Coco / Coconut cream (200ml; Best before dates up to and including 01/05/2019) due to potential microbial growth.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Goatsbridge recalls Goatsbridge Trout Pâté (125g; Lot P054717; Use by 06.12.2017) due to presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

Food Safety Recall (UK): West London Sandwiches recalls various sandwiches because the products were produced in unhygienic conditions. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Outbreak Alert (South Africa): The South Africa Ministry of Health reports an outbreak of listeriosis encompassing 557 confirmed cases between January 1, 2017 and November 29, 2017. While three provinces are responsible for 82% of the confirmed illnesses, listeriosis cases have been reported across the entire country. Thirty-six people have died in this outbreak so far. The source of the outbreak remains under investigation.

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Noam Guy Import and Marketing Ltd. recalls Anthon Berg Sweet Moments Marzipan Bars (165g; All expiry dates up to and including October 9, 2018) due to pieces of plastic.

Food Safety Recall (Israel): James Richardson company recalls Sweet Moments Marzipan Bar Mini (165 g; All expiry dates up to and including October 9, 2018) due to pieces of plastic.

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Williger Industries Ltd. recalls Delidag brand Smoked Salmon (100g; Best before 30.11.2017) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Aldi recalls Berg Smallgoods American Style Skinless Hot Dogs (375g; All use-by dates up to and including 28/01/18). due to potential microbial contamination and the presence of bone fragments.

Recalls and Alerts: October 18 – 22, 2017

Here is today’s list of food safety recalls, product withdrawals, allergy alerts and miscellaneous compliance issues. The live links will take you directly to the official recall notices and company news releases that contain detailed information for each recall and alert.

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United States

Allergy Alert: Earthbound Farm LLC recalls Earthbound Farm Organic Chopped Asian Style Salad Kit (Expiration date October 24, 2017; UPC 32601 95134) due to undeclared egg and milk. The recalled product was distributed through retail stores to 29 states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, North Dakota, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.

Allergy Alert: First Source recalls Honey Roast Nut Crunch (sold by the pound in the bulk foods department from October 9, 2017 to October 19, 2017) due to undeclared almonds. The recalled product was distributed to 30 Wegmans Food Markets in the states of MA, MD, NJ, NY, PA, and VA.

Allergy Alert: Les Chateaux De France, Inc. recalls MARINATED SCALLOPS WRAPPED IN BACON SECURED WITH A TOOTHPICK (3.5-lb. plastic-lined, boxed packages containing 100 pieces; produced on various dates from April 19, 2016 through October 13, 2017) due to undeclared milk. The recalled product was shipped to institutional locations in Delaware, Florida, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.

Allergy Alert: Great Lakes Cheese Co. Inc. recalls American Accent Shredded Imitation Mozzarella Cheese (32 oz; Best By JUN 8 2018; UPC 0 365148012 6) due to undeclared milk. The recalled product was sold in Bashas’, AJ’s Fine Foods, Food City and Bashas’ Dine Markets retail stores in Arizona and New Mexico.

Allergy Alert: Weis Markets recalls store made bacon, lettuce and tomato (BLT) sandwiches due to undeclared egg. The recalled product was sold in Weis Markets’ delis in the company’s 204 stores in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey, New York, Delaware and West Virginia.

Allergy Alert: Myanmar Wholesale recalls all packages of Thanlwin brand Fried Bean Snack (8 oz. (227g) plastic bag; UPC 7 84682-00095 3) due to undeclared peanuts. The recalled product was distributed nationwide through ethnic retail grocery stores.

Food Safety Recall: Mann Packing recalls various minimally processed vegetable products due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were supplied to retailers and foodservice operators.

Food Safety Recall: Randalls, Tom Thumb and Albertsons stores in Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas recall various Ready. Chef. Go! brand seafood meal bags in conjunction with the Mann Packing recall of minimally processed vegetable products due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products.

Food Safety Recall: Albertsons, Safeway, Vons and Pak N’ Save stores in eight states recall certain fresh vegetable trays and cups in conjunction with the Mann Packing recall of minimally processed vegetable products due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products and the states in which they were distributed.

Food Safety Recall: Whole Foods Market recalls Veggie Power Blend, Sesame Chicken Power Salad, and Mexican Chicken Power Salad (sold by the pound on salad bars between September 28, 2017 and October 20, 2017 in ten Northern California stores) in conjunction with the Mann Packing recall of minimally processed vegetable products due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Please refer to the recall notice for a list of affected stores.

Food Safety Recall: Meijer recalls various packaged Meijer brand produce items in conjunction with the Mann Packing recall of minimally processed vegetable products due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were sold in Meijer stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin from September 27, 2017 through October 20, 2017.

Food Safety Recall: Fresh Foods Manufacturing Co. recalls approximately 701 pounds of heat-treated, not fully cooked, not shelf stable chicken products in conjunction with the Mann Packing recall of minimally processed vegetable products due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were shipped to retail locations in Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania.

Food Safety Recall: BrightFarms recalls packaged produce sold in Roundy’s Supermarkets due to E. coli contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were sold at Mariano’s Markets in Illinois and Metro Market and Pick ‘n Save stores in Wisconsin.

Food Safety Recall: Relish Foods, Inc. recalls Frozen Newport Brand Tuna Loins (production codes MTNT 0947C, MTNT 0957B, MTNT 0967A, and MTNT 0977D) due to Salmonella contamination. The recalled product was distributed in Washington, Oregon, Northern California, Nevada, Idaho, and Arizona states between 8/15/2017 and 9/25/2017, through food service operations, retail stores, and restaurants. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of the Basha’s, Randall’s Fine Meats, Yokes Fresh Market, CalMart, Raley’s, Concord Produce Market, Bel Air Market and Speedy Market and Nob Hill retail locations that were supplied with the recalled product.

Food Safety Recall: Cooperstown Cheese Company LLC recalls “TOMA CELENA” Raw Milk Alpine Table Cheese (Plant number 36-8524; Code of 51017) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled product was sold at locations in Delhi; Hudson; Ithaca; Menands; Oneonta; Ontario; Peekskill; Phoenicia; Roxbury; and Tannersville.

Food Safety Recall: Newswanger Meats (Shiloh, OH) recalls approximately 450,000 pounds of fresh and frozen beef, pork, lamb, chicken, venison, rabbit, various dried meat snacks, and deli products (Est. #151; produced November 7, 2016-October 4, 2017) that were possibly produced under insanitary conditions. Please refer to the recall notice for a distribution list.

Canada

Allergy Alert: Hen Long Oriental Gifts and Foods Co. Ltd. recalls Captain’s Choice brand Frozen Shrimp Shaomai (500g; all codes; UPC 8 934791 920259) due to undeclared egg. The recalled product was distributed to consumers in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan.

Allergy Alert: Euromarché Latina recalls Basil Pesto (variable weight; all lots sold up to October 17, 2017) due to undeclared sesame seeds, mustard seeds, wheat, gluten, soy, egg, peanuts, seafood, shellfish and fish.

Outbreak Alert (Update): Public Health Agency of Canada reports 18 confirmed cases of Salmonella Enteritidis infections linked to frozen raw breaded chicken products. Cases have been reported in six provinces: British Columbia (1), Alberta (1), Ontario (10), Quebec (2), New Brunswick (2), and Nova Scotia (2). Individuals became sick between June and September of this year. The average age of cases is 41 years, with ages ranging between 0 to 85 years. The majority of cases (67%) are female.

Food Safety Recall: Agropur Cooperative recalls Agropur Import Collection Firm Ripened Comté Cheese (200g; Best Before 17 DE 15; UPC 0 67400 00397 0) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled product was distributed to retailers nationwide.

Food Safety Recall (Update): Industry recalls various brands of vegetable products from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were distributed to consumers nationwide.

Food Safety Recall (Update): Yummy Market Inc. recalls various Yummy Market brand fish products because they may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum. Please refer to the recall notice for a complete list of affected products, which were distributed to consumers in Ontario.

Food Safety Recall: International House of Caviar recalls IHOC brand Rainbow Trout Caviar (100g; Lot L 7040.3 IC; Best Before 2018/08/30; UPC 6 28451 22602 4) because it may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum. The recalled product was distributed to consumers in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Germany): Feine Küche Jürgen Langbein GmbH recalls Minestrone der Marke Feine Küche / Fine Kitchen brand Minestrone (Expiry date 16.02.2020) due to undeclared wheat, lactose, soya, mustard and egg.

Allergy Alert (UK): Les Brioche recalls Les Brioche Pain au lait Brioche Rolls 8 Pack (280g; Best before 4 November 2017; Batch code L09 14:43 UK1 279) due to undeclared soya.

Allergy Alert (UK): R M Curtis & Co Ltd recalls Snacking Essentials Fruit & Nut (150g; Lot #17157L2; Best before March 2018) due to undeclared Brazil nuts.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): CLAMA GmbH & Co. KG recalls Champignons 1. Wahl, in Scheiben, distributed by ALDI Nord (Lot 17011-8 3502/01041; Expiration date 31.12.2020) due to possible contamination with glass chips.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): panExpert Heinz Schmidt GmbH recalls Masterbäcker Pretzel (110g; 72 pieces / carton; Lot 600108; Item #1120; Best before 04.04.2018) due foreign body contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Heuschrecke Naturkost GmbH recalls Oriental Ground Spice with Black Peppercorns (30g; Item #32090; Batch 2979/Best before 17.03.19 & Batch 3688/Best before 01.09.19 to 08.09.19) due to Salmonella contamination.

Recalls and Alerts: September 5 – 8, 2017

Here is today’s list of food safety recalls, product withdrawals, allergy alerts and miscellaneous compliance issues. The live links will take you directly to the official recall notices and company news releases that contain detailed information for each recall and alert.

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United States

Allergy Alert: Simply Fresh Foods, Inc. recalls San Francisco Seafood Salad Made with Greek Yogurt (4 x 4-oz pkg; Use by 10/15/17 B10; UPC 47502 19701) due to undeclared milk.

Allergy Alert: Northside Noodle Company recalls Ragazzo’s ITALIAN STYLE MEATBALL MIX (1-lb polystyrene foam packages; Lot codes 2008, 2024 and 2044; Produced June 6, 2017, June 27, 2017 and Aug. 2, 2017) due to undeclared soy. The recalled product was shipped to Super One Foods in Iron Mountain, Michigan.

Allergy Alert: Wegmans recalls Assorted Muffins 4 Pack (UPC 77890-22744) due to undeclared walnuts.

Food Safety Recall: Garden of Life, LLC recalls Baby Organic Liquid (Expiration date 12/2018; Lot Nos. 5487617, 5487717, 5487817 and 5500817; UPC 58010 12073) because the product, as labeled, includes directions for use that may be misinterpreted. The company is concerned that if not administered precisely following the labeled instructions, the product may present difficulties in swallowing and potentially pose a choking hazard due to the thickness of the liquid.

Food Safety Recall: Country Fresh Orlando, LLC recalls various products (Best if Used by dates between August 12, 2017 through August 20, 2017) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Please refer to the recall notice for a detailed list of affected products, which were supplied to Southeastern Grocers, Publix Supermarkets Inc. and Walmart Stores Inc. in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, and Mississippi.

Canada

Food Safety Recall (Update): The British Columbia Center for Disease Control (BCCDC) and the Alberta Health Services (AHS) advise consumers that an ongoing investigation into hepatitis A virus in pineapple chunks has identified additional products that may be affected. Please refer to the BCCDC and AHS notices for a detailed list of affected products and retail distribution information.

Europe

Allergy Alert (Germany): Minderleinsmühle GmbH & Co. KG recalls Rosengarten organic berries muesli (750g; Best by 28.05.18) due to undeclared milk and soy.

Food Safety Recall (Czech Republic): Diana Company s. r. o.  recalls Goji dried fruit (imported from China; Batch PFT17023 and NH20170301) due to contamination with carbofuran pesticide.

Food Safety Recall (Denmark): Arla Foods recalls Yoggi Vanilje med Top (170g; Best before 25/09/2017) due to potential for yeast growth.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Fa. Nocker GmbH recalls Lyoner strips (300g and 1 Kg) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Germany): Schwarz Cranz GmbH & Co. KG recalls Gourmet Pork Ham, top quality, reduced fat (175g; Best by 16.10.2017; Batch code L3194057613, MHD 16.10.2017) due to staphylococcal enterotoxin.

Asia, Africa and the Pacific Islands

Food Safety Recall (Israel): Ma’Of Galil Ltd. recalls shell eggs (Date stamps up to and including Oct 20) due to contamination with Salmonella enteritidis.

Australia and New Zealand

Allergy Alert (Australia): North Foster Pty Ltd trading as Treat Dreams Australia recalls Treat Dreams Chocolate Bar – Caramel (100g; Best Before 30 November 2017) and Treat Dreams Chocolate Bar – Peanut Butter and Jam (100g; Best Before 30 November 2017) due to undeclared wheat and peanuts. The recalled products were sold at The Cruelty Free Stores in NSW and VIC.

Allergy Alert (New Zealand): Hellers Ltd recalls Hellers brand Breakfast Angus Beef sausages (10-pack; Use by 22/09/17) due to undeclared gluten. The recalled product was sold at Pak’nSave, New World and Four Square supermarkets throughout the South Island.

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Snack Brands Australia recalls Kettle Sea Salt Kettle Fried Potato Chips (175g and 300g packets; Best before 11NOV17) and Kettle Rosemary and Sea Salt Kettle Fried Potato Chips (175g packets; Best before 11NOV17) due to the presence of white rubber pieces that may cause injury if consumed. The recalled products were sold at Coles (NSW) and Woolworths (NSW and Victoria).

Food Safety Recall (New Zealand): Wanaka Milk Company Ltd recalls Udderly Fresh Raw Milk brand raw (unpasteurised) drinking milk (various sizes; Batch 294, 295, 296, 297, 298, 299, 300, 301, 302, 303; Use by 18 August 2017 – 27 August 2017) due to Campylobacter contamination.

 

Some supermarket chains post recall notices on their web sites for the convenience of customers. To see whether a recalled food was carried by your favorite supermarket, follow the live link to the supermarket’s recall website.

*The Kroger umbrella encompasses numerous supermarket, marketplace and convenience store chains
**Includes Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Dominick’s, Genuardi’s, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Carrs and Pak N’ Save.